What is Driver Analysis in SAP EPM-PCM - SAP BusinessObjects Profitability and Cost Management?

SAP Term: Driver Analysis

• Component: EPM-PCM

• Component Name: SAP BusinessObjects Profitability and Cost Management

• Description: A calculation process in which the user sets new targets and sees the impact on resources and costs.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Driver Analysis is a feature of SAP BusinessObjects Profitability and Cost Management (EPM-PCM) that allows users to analyze the impact of different drivers on profitability. It enables users to identify the most important drivers of profitability and cost, and to understand how changes in these drivers affect the bottom line. Driver Analysis also provides insights into how different drivers interact with each other, allowing users to make more informed decisions. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Driver Analysis can be used to identify the most important drivers of profitability and cost, and to understand how changes in these drivers affect the bottom line. It can also be used to analyze the impact of different drivers on profitability, and to understand how different drivers interact with each other. To use Driver Analysis, users must first define the drivers they want to analyze, such as sales volume, cost of goods sold, or overhead costs. Then, they can use the analysis tools provided by EPM-PCM to analyze the impact of these drivers on profitability. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using Driver Analysis, it is important to remember that not all drivers are equally important. Some drivers may have a greater impact on profitability than others, so it is important to focus on those drivers first. Additionally, it is important to consider how different drivers interact with each other when analyzing their impact on profitability. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about Driver Analysis and how it can be used in SAP BusinessObjects Profitability and Cost Management (EPM-PCM), please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips for using Driver Analysis in EPM-PCM.